At approximately 9:59 a.m., on Saturday, June 13, the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Apprehension Team (MCAT), with assistance from the Show Low Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), conducted a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 60 near milepost 346 in the Show Low area. During the stop, Show Low Police Department K-9 Cid was deployed and conducted a free-air sniff of the vehicle. K-9 Cid positively alerted to the presence of illegal narcotics.
A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of more than 77 pounds of fentanyl pills, estimated to be approximately 300,000 dosage units. The narcotics were concealed inside food cans and boxes within the vehicle. The seized fentanyl has an estimated street value of approximately $2.1 million. As a result of the investigation, 46-year-old Domenick Barlow of Tucson, was arrested for possession of a narcotic drug, possession of a narcotic drug for sale, transportation of a narcotic drug, possession of dangerous drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was booked into the Navajo County Jail. Barlow is currently being held on a $5 million cash-only bond.
“This seizure represents a significant disruption to the flow of deadly narcotics into our communities,” said Navajo County Sheriff David Clouse. “The successful outcome of this investigation is a direct result of the strong partnerships between local, state and federal law enforcement agencies working together to keep Arizona communities safe.”
The Navajo County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to aggressively pursuing those responsible for trafficking illegal narcotics and protecting the citizens of Navajo County. The success of this investigation was made possible through the coordinated efforts of multiple law enforcement agencies. The Navajo County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend its appreciation to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Flagstaff Resident Office, U.S. Border Patrol, Navajo County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division, and the Show Low Police Department for their partnership and assistance in removing these dangerous drugs from our communities. All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
